REPORT: Top French club could look to sign Elton Jantjies

A few weeks ago it was report that Elton Jantjies could be asked to leave his Japanese club Urayasu D-Rocks at the end of the year.

The Springboks had sent Jantjies home from Argentina during the Rugby Championship amidst alleged accusations, among other things, that he had an affair with team dietician Zeenat Simjee, who was also sent home.

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According to an article in Rapport newspaper, Jantjies allegedly spent a night with Simjee at a guesthouse in the week leading up to the opening 2022 Rugby Championship Test against the All Blacks in Nelspruit in early August.

Both Jantjies and Simjee have subsequently denied the allegations.

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According to information from RMC Sport, French club Toulon have now reached out with an interest to possibly recruit Jantjies as they have been looking for a suitable flyhalf signing for quite some time.

Toulon are apparently in need of more flyhalf depth to be offered in addition to New Zealander Ihaia West

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In his statement, the Bok veteran said “I deeply regret my actions” and admitted “I did not do the Springbok jersey proud” after the latest alleged indiscretion.

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According to a Rapport source, his wife Iva wrote a letter to Urayasu D-Rocks pleading that her husband’s contract not be terminated immediately.

“The club is gatvol of him. They are going to keep him until December – when the school year comes to an end – and then the Jantjies have to pack their bags,” said Rapport’s source.

“The club is only keeping him because they feel sorry for Iva and the children.”

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